Hi guys, I feel quite responsible for the app and thus I think I owe you some explanation. It's quite hard decision for me, as I've spend much time over the app, however in my situation I feel it's a right one. I stop working on new features for the application. The main reason is that I've totally lost contact with the guy responsible for the design, he also has some ownership to the app and I cannot work on something what has quite instable status for me.

The app also has become unnecessary complicated and IMHO needs many changes. I'm thinking of writing a simpler app, though probably with no so good design for start. Taking an opportuninty I would also like to make an android version. If you have some remarks or want to get some information in the future, give me a sign.
Thanks.

Both my library folder and monitored folder are set to SDCARD:\Audiobooks. For some time now all books I've added have all their tracks duplicated. So a book (1.mp3 2.mp3 3.mp3) becomes (1.mp3 2.mp3 3.mp3 1.mp3 2.mp3 3.mp3). Also the file duration has been off. Audiobooked will play 2-3 files as a single track on a continuous loop showing a total duration longer than the first track but shorter than the combined length. Manually seeking past the end of the first file (i.e. about 2/3 into the total displayed length) just loops back to the beginning. I've tried resetting my library and reformatting the SD card, and I've confirmed this issue on a second phone with different audiobooks. Both phones running 10.1.24b.

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.24b November 29, 2017, requires 14393 build or later. Being published, within hours should be in the store:

I've made some big changes in library structure - this will result in some performance improvemend, along with clearer code (easier to manage). However, I had little time to test this, thus they may appear some little bugs - I hope not many.

Hi guys, I'm going to publish in upcoming days an update, however there are many changes, not only inside the app itself, but almost all the packages have been updated, it will be released with newest libraries and supporting W10 Fall Creators Update. Nowadays it's hard for me to find time, and once I get to coding, would like to spend improving rather than testing backward compability (unless everyting finished).

Because of that - if you have book progress/bookmarks that is important, please go to settings and create manual backup. Auto backup should be created from time to time, however the manually created is safer.

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.23b August 29, 2017, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. Within hours should be in the store:

FIX: problems with library progress bar,

FIX: bad position/duration for different playbackrates,

FIX: missing covers in library after synchronization,

FIX: problems with deleting multiple files,

FIX: crash after timer set up to end of track,

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.
@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.
Thank you for your help!

The Groove Music Player makes it possible to stream Onedrive media without downloading it, but also provides 'Download' possibilites of the whole album or single files. I love this feature since its super easy to use without having to care for downloading before listening of an album

Please implement this in a similar way
- Connect to OneDrive/Dropbox/Google Drive
- Download audiobook informations without actually downloading the files and show it as available audiobook
- Listening (streaming) of an audiobook
- Showing if audiobook is online or offline available
- Download an audiobook which is currently only available online
- Deleting of an audiobook from my local phone, without deleting it from the online service

All my audio books have correct ID3 tags where book titles are stored in the album title of the mp3 files. The audio books are naturally correctly shown in Groove Music or any other music player but not in Audiobooked since AB uses a folder name as book title. However my books are stored like this
/music/Publisher1/book1
/music/Publisher1/book2

eg ../Focus on the Family/Narnia 1/.mp3
../Focus on the Family/Narnia 2/.mp3
../Adventures in Odyssey/#01- The Adventure Begins/.mp3
../Adventures in Odyssey/#02- The Wildest Summer Ever/.mp3

and so on...
so the folder names do not directly correspond with the album titles.

So what currently happens is, that Audiobooked chooses 'Publisher1' as
book title which is wrong, since there are several books under 'Publisher1'

It would make sense if you give the option to parse the meta information from the ID3 tags that also the 'album title' should be taken as the book title OR it should be configurable which ID3 tag to use as a book title AND/OR to use which folder to use as a book title if the depth of file directories to the mp3 file is > 1.

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.21b & 22b August 6 & 10, 2017, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. Within hours should be in the store:

FIX: after changing book chapters hasn't been shown in properties,

FIX: bad position/duration for different playbackrates (fixed in .22b),

FIX: problems with placeholders while browsking lists,

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.
@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.
Thank you for your help!

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.
v10.01.20b July 28, 2017, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. Should be already in the store:

FIX: some problems with displaying author on main screen,

FIX: disappearing background after entering settings,

FIX: some minor design UI problems,

NEW: in visual settings you will find an option to keep the background on library page,

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.
@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.
Thank you for your help!

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.
v10.01.19b June 21, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. Should be already in the store:

FIX: some problems with displaying author,

FIX: context menu appearing on desktop always in the middle,

FIX: problems in book details concerning title/author edition,

FIX: crash on send feedback on desktop,

NEW: removed default playback and volume from settings - now they have their place in speed/volume buttons,

NEW: volume button now has option to mute/unmute (click sound icon), there is also option to make custom volume for particular book.

NEW: there is an option in Settings->Library to change the app's folder location - so now you can choose where your books will be downloaded. Changing the folder for existing library should also move it - I've tested it and worked, however I'm not sure if I have covered all the problems yet,

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.
@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.
Thank you for your help!

Hi guys, the next update is in the store. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from [here](http:s//audiobooked.net/windows10beta), no matter of the device you are using with W10.
v10.01.18b June 12, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. Should be already in the store:

FIX: editing title and author in book details should work,

FIX: scroll bars in various places,

NEW: book details is now a window instead of a page.

NEW: change cover moved to context menu that appears upon hold on book in library,

NEW: volume moved to app bar,

NEW: feedback and settings moved to popups,

NEW: different placeholder in libary for virtualized items.

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.
@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.
Thank you for your help!

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.17b May 29, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

FIX: delete track popup hasn't closed,

FIX: incorrect track listing after track deletion,

FIX: wrong application bar in some places,

FIX: holding image in library hasn't showed menu,

NEW: redesigned now playing and properties pages - we are changing the app to be much simpler and more user friendly. We have moved speed button to now playing, share button now should be in quick access. There will be also some other little changes in the future.

NEW: speed button behavior - we have removed default speed from settings, now once you click speed button, you will change the speed of all books (default value), if you want a specific playback rate for particular book, toggle 'custom speed for this book' and it should work. This way it should be more intuiitive.

NEW: volume - we have removed volume appearance from settings, now there should be a volume icon in now playing top right corner, once you click it, a slider should appear,

NEW: in hamburger you will find two settings options - one old one (use that) and a popup version - currently we are thinking if not to put some windows inside popups. This is for test, if you have any opinion for that, please share.

If you want to help apps like Audiobooked you may vote at UserVoice to convince MS to give developers better file access.

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, first of all sorry for the late update, however I had some problems in past weeks and very little time for the app, nevertheless the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.16b May 17, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

IMPROVEMENT: cover dominant color recognition - if you have used 'Cover color' as a header color in visual settings - it should be recognized better.

FIX: there were some problems with auto-backup function (if you enable it in settings) - now it should work better.

FIX: there was a problem with connecting Google Drive - now it should work ok.

NEW: we have rezigned from button show chapters/tracks in properties window. The app should now always show chapters there, track list is only needed if you delete a track/reorder them - therefore if you choose to do so, the track list should appear.

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags.

If you want to help apps like Audiobooked you may vote at UserVoice to convince MS to give developers better file access.

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.15b April 15, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

IMPROVEMENT: I've rewritten some code, worked on performance and in the end I've greatly improved the time needed by the app to launch. Hopefully app should now take few seconds to start, if possible give us a sign how long launching the app takes on your device.

NEW: so here it is - now it's also possible to add books from Google Drive - you should find suitable option in 'add' menu. It took me some time - currently there is no api for UWP, Google is working on it, but it will take some time, therefore I've created my own from scratch. I've tested it on single files and folders and it should work, though there may be some bugs - if you encounter any problems/have remarks, please give us a sign.

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags.

Hopefully this version won't have many Easer Eggs ;)

If you want to help apps like Audiobooked you may vote at UserVoice to convince MS to give developers better file access.

After updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books) I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but seems like it reappeared, therefore I've resubmitted it.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

I'm publishing this update, hence currently I'm working on Google Drive implementation and making app launch faster - this will take me some time and there is a fix of nasty bug already implemented.

v10.01.14b April 5, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

FIX: bug that caused the app to crash upon clicking Select in library,

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags.

Can you check if after updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books)? I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but I've spotted it again after last update on my phone. Because of that I've resubmitted the problem again.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

MISTAKE: accidentally I've published .12b as Release mode (not Beta), thus after update library was gone and tester options in settings were missing. Sorry for that, I was in hurry to work and tried to publish before leaving home. Damn, this is how it looks when you work in hurry. The .13b is again Beta, though if you have updated to .12 then again library will be lost.

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags.

Can you check if after updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books)? I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but I've spotted it again after last update on my phone. Because of that I've resubmitted the problem again.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.12b March 29, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

FIX: app crashed in case there were two books in library and you have deleted one of them,

FIX: some minor crashes,

FIX: changing cover in properties now should work,

NEW: now you should be able to change cover on desktop easier - just drag any image file onto nowplaying/properties screen and current book's cover should change to that.

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags.

Can you check if after updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books)? I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but I've spotted it again after last update on my phone. Because of that I've resubmitted the problem again.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.11b March 26, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

FIX: author not picked up correctly,

FIX: deleting books in library,

FIX: merging books,

FIX: sorting and changing position of books and tracks,

FIX: deleting tracks,

NEW: now you should be able to add book to library on desktop, by dragging folder/file there. However you won't be able to move files (one of the options) physically there - this is UWP restriction and files will be copied in that case.

Can you check if after updating the OS, the app loses permissions to files (you shouldn't be able to play previously added books)? I've submitted the problem some time ago, it was marked as fixed, but I've spotted it again after last update on my phone. Because of that I've resubmitted the problem again.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.

Hi guys, the next update is on its way. If you have lost the link to this version, you should be able to - get it from here, no matter of the device you are using with W10.

v10.01.10b March 14, 2016, requires 14393 build or later, compatible with most recent library. In certification, should be within hours:

FIX: currently played chapter should be visible in the list,

FIX: fixed button position on now playing screen, while book image changes,

FIX: synchronization between devices should work. It will be improved more, however as I've tested it successfully imported positions/bookmarks,

STILL DOESN'T WORK: editing tags and covers, sorting.

@opium_tm has spotted weird behavior with background download on desktop - if you start import from OneDrive/Dropbox and then minimalize the app the download restarts. I cannot reproduce this on my machines, please give it a try if possible and say how it works on your side.